The Forever Friends kit is part of the Stampin’ Up! Kits Collection and is on sale this month – August 2023. Below I’m going to share some cards that I made using the stamp set and additional supplies from the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.
After you complete the cards in the kit you still have the stamp set left – and the ink spot. I decided to make some alternate cards using the Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper and other supplies from the annual catalog. I copied one card design from the kit and then create two more. In the video I’ll share with you how I split the Bordered Ribbon into 3 sections – and then used one on each card.
This was originally my Facebook Live from 7/17/2023 on my At Monika’s Place page. I’ve also uploaded it to YouTube for you to view there – see the link below.
Supply List
These are supplies that I used to complete this project – click HERE to add these to your shopping cart:
Forever Friends Kit
Inked Botanicals Designer Series Paper
Card stock: Thick Basic White, Basic White, Lost Lagoon
Ink: Black Memento Ink, Crushed Curry, Lost Lagoon
Stampin’ Blends: Lost Lagoon, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Petal Pink
Lost Lagoon Bordered Ribbon
Happy Labels Pick a Punch
2” Circle Punch
And here is the video. If you are reading this in an email you may need to click through to my blog or YouTube to see the video. And while you are there be sure to sign up for my YouTube channel so you know when I post a new one.
The Day at Farm Designer Series Paper from our Sale-a-bration offering is so darn cute. You can earn it for free with a qualifying order through Feb 28, 2023.
I have three cute cards to share with you today. I shared these on my FB Live on Feb 20, 2023. And we made these in my Cocktails & Cards class for February 2023. I love this paper, the bundle and these fun cards.
And here is the video. If you are reading this in an email you may need to click through to my blog or YouTube to see the video. And while you are there be sure to sign up for my YouTube channel so you know when I post a new one.
Today otter be fun with three cute cards featuring the Awesome Otters stamp set and Simply Marbleous Designer Series Paper from the Sale-A-Bration brochure that started – January 4th. You can earn them free with a qualifying order.
You can see all 3 cards on my FBLive from Jan 3, 2022 either on my FB page or on my YouTube channel – the video is linked below.
Stampin’ Blends: Soft Suede, Smoky Slate, Night of Navy, Pool Party, So Saffron, Misty Moonlight, Balmy Blue, Basic Black
Pool Party Sheer Ribbon
Blue Gems
Black Memento Ink
Paper Snips scissors
Stampin Dimensionals
Cardstock: Basic White, Night of Navy, Gray Granite, Misty Moonlight, Balmy Blue, Pool Party, Basic Black
And here is the video. If you are reading this in an email you may need to click through to my blog or YouTube to see the video. And while you are there be sure to sign up for my YouTube channel so you know when I post a new one.
Hello. I’m joining the Maui Trip Achievers Blog Hop this month. It’s my first time to hop with this group and the first month of the Maui Trip Achievers Blog Hop. I’m so excited to have earned this incentive trip and go on one of my bucket list trips. And equally excited to join this blog hop for the first time – let’s hope that I got everything right!
This was one of the projects that we made at my Fall Retreat earlier this month. It’s a quick project and can easily be adapted for other holiday’s or occasions. You can watch my FB Live from October 14th to see how I made this fun tic tac holders – https://www.facebook.com/AtMonikasPlace/videos/2198657496906978/
Snowman Tic Tac Treat Holder
This project uses a 2″ wide strip of card stock and a tag topper punch. Add a wrapped piece of Designer Series Paper and ribbon at the top. These would be quick and easy to make. See below for the supplies and measurements.
Supply List
#102482 Real Red cardstock 2″ x 8-1/2″, score at 3-7/8″, 4-5/8″
#149518 Delightful Tag Topper
#150393 Let it Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper 2-1/2″ x 5-3/4″, score so the front section is 2″ and then either side is 3/4″, and the back will overlap
#150426 Real Red Curly Ribbon – tie the ends in a knot after you cut it so they don’t unravel
#150644 Mini Curvy Keepsake Dies
#150460 Tiny Keepsakes Stamp Set
#147084 Real Red Ink
#110755 Multi-purpose Liquid Glue
Trimmer (coming soon)
Die cutting machine
The Blog Hop Continues
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Don’t miss the 24-Hour Stamp Sale on Wednesday – October 23rd.
For quite a few years now I’ve been creating a seasonal desktop calendar for my Stamper’s Club and a private stamping group. Since both groups meet at the beginning of the month that is usually our first class when we start a new year. This calendar is different from the ones most people make – which is just a stand with rip off calendar for each month of the year. My Seasonal Calendar has four panels – one for each quarter/season of the year and allows you to view multiple months at a time for planning and scheduling. My ladies love to have these on their desk at work so I continue to make one each year for them.
1st quarter
Each panel is built on a square with the calendar strip on the right side and a decorative seasonal element on the left side. Then all the squares are attached to a base piece and held up on the desk with a little stand. On Sunday, January 13, 2019 I did a Facebook Live video on my business page – At Monika’s Place – showing exactly how I made this whole project. It’s much easier to show it than to describe it in words. I had planned to upload to my Youtube Channel as well but I haven’t quite figured out how to get it there from my FB page.
Supply List – 1st quarter Jan – Mar
Gray Granite card stock – 5-3/4″ x 5-3/4″
Tranquil Tide card stock – 5-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
Tin Tile Dynamic Embossing Folder
Whisper White card stock – 4-1/4″ x 2-3/4″
Gray Granite ink
Tranquil Tide ink
Stamparatus
Winter Woods stamp set
Part of My Story stamp set (SAB)
Whisper White Bakers Twine
On this 1st quarter panel I used the Stamparatus for positioning my stamps. The little image for the ground under my trees was done using the hinge-step technique. The small grid paper is also helpful for positioning the card stock on the stamparatus – I marked alignment positions on the paper so everyone could use the stamps as I had them arranged on the stamparatus.
2nd quarter
Supply List – 2nd quarter Apr – Jun
Basic Black card stock – 5-3/4″ x 5-3/4″
Old Olive card stock – 5-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
Layered Leaves Dynamic Embossing Folder
Whisper White card stock – 4-1/4″ x 2-3/4″
Old Olive ink
Memento Black ink
Clear Blocks
Butterfly Gala stamp set
Artisan Textures stamp set
Butterfly Duet punch
Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper (SAB)
Old Olive Linen Thread
For this second quarter panel I used the Butterfly Duet punch to punch out the butterflies from the designer paper. If you watch the video I’ll show you a handy trick for getting these lined up in your punch.
3rd quarter
Supply List – 3rd quarter Jul – Sep
Soft Suede card stock – 5-3/4″ x 5-3/4″
Pool Party card stock – 5-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
Ruffled Dynamic Embossing Folder
Whisper White card stock – 4-1/4″ x 2-3/4″
Ink in these colors: Pear Pizzazz, Pool Party, Soft Suede, Sahara Sand, Crushed Curry
Waterfront stamp set
Clear Blocks
Pool Party/Silver Bakers Twine
For this third quarter panel I used the Pool Party & Silver Baker’s Twine – which is three strands twisted together – one Pool Party, one Whisper White and one Silver. I slightly twisted one end to separate them and then pulled out just the Pool Party piece to use on the panel. You can see how to do this in the video. You could use the white or the white and the silver twisted piece on the 1st quarter panel.
4th quarter
Supply List – 4th quarter Oct – Dec
Mossy Meadow card stock – 5-3/4″ x 5-3/4″
Crumb Cake card stock – 5-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
Pinewood Planks Dynamic Embossing Folder
Whisper White card stock – 4-1/4″ x 2-3/4″
Early Espresso ink
Mossy Meadow ink
Crumb Cake ink
Stampin’ Sponge
Stamparatus
Rooted in Nature stamp set
Linen Thread
On this 4th panel I used a Stampin’ Sponge to ink up the wood slice image to make it a little lighter than a full on inking of it. And I also used the sponge to add a bit of ink around in the background.
More on the Calendar strips
On each panel I added the calendar strip. These were created in the old My Digital Studio program. I still have it saved on my old laptop. In the program I exported the calendar images and then printed them on my printer here at home. I used Whisper White card stock for my printing. I’ve added the images here. If you save them to your computer then select them both to print as 5×7 photos on one sheet. Make sure that the box for Fit Picture to Frame is not selected. Once you print them I trim them to 5-3/4″ long and 2″ wide. You may need to adjust the printing on your printer to get them to the right size.
Putting it all together
Once all four panels are made I attach them to the base piece which was 12″ x 6″ Early Espresso card stock. And the little stand piece is 5-1/2″ x 2-1/8″ and scored at 1-3/4″ & 3-3/4″. When attaching each panel to the base use Stampin’ Dimensionals on the sides and across the top but don’t place one in the center of the bottom. That needs to stay open to slide the stand piece in for holding the calendar upright on your desk.
I hope you enjoy this project. Be sure to visit my FB page to watch the video and while you are there like/get notifications for my page so you’ll see future videos and post. I’d love to hear what you think. You can order the products I used to make this project by clicking the link below. Thanks so much for visiting!
Time moves slower when you are at a cabin in the mountains. Or maybe time goes faster and I move slower – it’s already afternoon and I haven’t accomplished much of anything. Wifi is also slower so I haven’t loaded my FB Live video to Youtube in order to add it to this post. But if you want to see it go HERE to my At Monika’s Place Facebook page to see it. It’s the July 11 Facebook Live video. Today I’m sharing with you the double triangle card.
This is a Double Triangle card and you get two from a piece of 8-1/2″ x 11″ piece of card stock. For this card you want to score first in both directions – on the long side score at 5-1/2″ and on the short side score at 4-1/4″. Now you need the Stampin’ Trimmer – pull out the scoring blade and then insert your paper on the diagonal – you want to have each point lined up with the track and then cut the whole way. That gives you two triangles that are already scored for your card base.
All the supplies and measurements are on the project sheet for you. And be sure to watch my FB live on my At Monika’s Place Facebook Page to see how I made it. Turn the volume up to hear me. Once I’m back home I’ll work on loading to Youtube and adding it here for you.
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